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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.46, 975.63 and 486.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.46, 975.63 and 486.06 is: 670.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.46 : 975.63 = 486.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.46/975.63 = 486.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.46x = 975.63 × 486.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.46x = 474,214.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,214.72/707.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.31

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